Throughout the history of our young nation, we have seen our military go bravely into battle, armed with courage and willing to make the ultimate sacrifice.

We have already seen evidence that, notwithstanding the addition of substantial resources, we are experiencing great stress in recruiting and not inconsequential retention problems.

As long as we're dependent on those fossil fuels, we're dependent on the Middle East. If we are not victims, we're certainly captives.

Americans have an expectation that the Postal Service will abide by its well-known, although unofficial, motto - a commitment to deliver.

As America celebrates Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who have given their lives in our nation's wars.

We are particularly interested in the mental health programs and policies that support our troops and their families before, during, and after deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan.

Since far fewer people are recruited to serve in a voluntary military, the connection between America and its military is increasingly tenuous and less personal.

Aquatic invasive species are destroying the environment, damaging fisheries, and costing American taxpayers billions of dollars annually.

In the Armed Services Committee, we endeavored to put forth proposals that would help alleviate some of that stress, both for the troops and for their families.

One only has to look at the performance of the economy to understand how it shapes the perspective of America's youth about military service.

We also very importantly recommend continued growth in the Army and the Marine Corps end strength.

The writer is either a practicing recluse or a delinquent, guilt-ridden one--or both. Usually both.

I felt like I belonged to an ancient tradition of all young people given this same task of finding their own ways through to the futures they wanted for themselves.

Write bylaws in a simple language—no one needs an advanced degree to understand them.

I like being able to go to a local pub and have great food and particularly love pubs that welcome my dogs.

Asking for forgiveness is just one of the most painful kind of experiences.

The welfare state is an enemy of private property. The excessive taxation used to support the welfare state is extremely dangerous.

They call me "a teacher, a fomenter of violence." I would say point blank, "That is a lie. I'm not for wanton violence, I'm for justice."

An Emperor confides in national soldiers, not in mercenaries.

In abortion they are trying to destroy the last bastion of the image of God.

The seasons of life are not meant to be frenetic, just full. Blessed is the woman who knows her own limits.